U S lowers defenses against bomber attack
The United States plans to deactivate half its Nike Hercules batteries and spread fighter interceptor squadrons thinner amid the Soviet threat. Army, Air Force moves reflect budget cuts and a shift away from heavy ground-to-air missile defenses toward AWACS, new interceptors, and advanced surface-to-air missiles as bomber threats remain nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
United States
Army
Air Force
Soviet Union
America
AWACS
Egypt Plans Decision On Cease-Fire
President Anwar Sadat will announce Sunday whether Egypt accepts another extension of the Middle East ceasefire due to expire that day. Al Ahram said U.S. Secretary of State Rogers urged restraint and diplomacy while Washington pressed Israel to honor the 1967 UN resolution. Riad told Rogers that continuing the cease-fire is not the main issue and US attitude on forceful territorial gains must be defined. Sadat’s choice, described as of extreme importance, will be delivered in a radio and TV address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Middle East
Cairo
al Ahram
U.S
William P. Rogers
Washington
Israel
U.N. Security Council
Soviet Union
Sadat
Senate Group Studies Vote For 18 Year Olds
Washington AP reports a proposed constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18 faced the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sponsors claim 86 senators support it, with House approval 32 to 2. If enacted, states could vote in 1972 elections. three states already allow 18. Officials warn of complex dual-age systems and potential costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mike Mansfield
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Emanuel Celler
Dn.y
Congress
House
Supreme Court
Alaska
Georgia
Kentucky
Judiciary
Russia Expands Egypt Helicopter and Jet Fleet
US intelligence says the Soviet Union delivered more Mi-8 style transport helicopters to Egypt within the last month, nearly doubling their stock to about 133 aircraft. Egypt also received additional MIG and SU-7 jets, bringing their total to roughly 128 MIG-21s and 150 other Mig jets, plus 50 bombers. The shift tightens the Arab Israeli air balance as a seven month cease-fire lingers and the US supports arms balance efforts while backing credit sales to Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soviet Union
Egypt
Israel
U.S
United States
Middle East
US Navy
Mediterranean
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Congress
Pennsylvania Ends Financial Crisis
Gov. Milton J. Shapp signed a 1.4 billion revenue plan with a 3.5 percent income tax, ending the state's fiscal squeeze. The levy funds state operations through June 30, 1972, after shortages forced pay shortages for 70,000 public workers and threatened welfare strikes in six eastern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Milton J. Shapp
Shapp
Pennsylvania
South Shows Population Gain Despite Black Exodus
The Census Bureau reports the South posted a net migration gain of about 500,000 in the 1960s, the first since Civil War times, while blacks emigrated at roughly 140,000 annually. Whites accounted for most movers into the region, with Florida and Georgia among top destinations. blacks remained about 19 percent of the South’s population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
Census Bureau
Maurice H. Stans
Tion
Carolinas
Gear
Alabama
Mississippi
Nessee
Arkansas
Louisiana
Florida
Mary
Virginia
Texas
Gia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russia
Baltimore
Baltimore Federal
Frederick
Reisterstown
Westminster
Severna Park
Columbia
Jain Office
Fayette and St. Paul Streets
Charles and
Saratoga Streets
Astpoint Shopping
Eisterstown Road Plaza
Owson
Alleghany Avenue
Parney
Harford Road
Joppa Road
Forktowne Plaza Shopping Center
Estminster
East Main Street
Olumbia
Eisterstown
Everna Park
Baltimore Federal Savings Loan Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!